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I love art, knitting, books! Learning to embrace the journey of life, striving to move forward one step at a time 😊 https://www.ravelry.com/designers/samantha-west
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Overcoming struggle - healing in the arts. "One need not be a chamber—to be haunted— One need not be a House— The Brain—has Corridors surpassing Material Place" Emily Dickinson "Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity" - Lao Tzu #knitting #knitsky #booksky

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Nested Petal bowls, in red, blue and pink. The underside of each bowl is matte black. Each of us has a charred, protective exterior, but inside is an explosion of beauty and color. When nested, they suggest a flower. #pottery #ceramics #handmade #handthrownpottery #handmadebowls #nestedbowls

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#fiberuarychallenge Day 26 Where in the world Giraffe & zebra from a local reserve and a cowl which I designed as a celebration of heritage and friendship, it is inspired by by home town - which is called the City of Roses, and of the friendship that my knitting has brought into my life. #knitting

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#fiberuarychallenge Day 25 When my parents got married they got an Atari Game Console. I played a lot of video games with my Mom as a child and space invaders was a definite favourite - so when I saw this hat I knew I wanted to make one for my Mom! 🧶 Pattern: 8-bit Doodle hat #knitsky #knitting

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🧶 Dear #showmeyourknits (lace week)... I dont think I've knit alot of lace but here's one I'm proud of! Pattern: Duchess of Devonshire by Kay F Jones Yarn: Cyborg's Craftroom in both the Northern Lights and Wildflower colourways #knitsky #knitting #knitter

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#fiberuarychallenge Day 24 - Memories For this cowl I used some of my favourite leftovers to create a piece that brought fond memories of the ocean to mind. It also has a little bit of lace for this week's #showmeyourknits 🧶😊 Pattern: Vittorio Cowl by Janelle Martin #knitting #knitsky

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Granny square blankets have always had a special place in my heart, my Grandmother used to buy them from the veteran fetes. I found solace in the simple, and healing, process of making these squares during stressful times and I have always loved the patchwork feel! #crochetaway #crochet #crochetsky

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This week's #showmeyourknits prompt is Lace! One of my favourite lace knits is the Poet scarf by Sari Nordlund, I knitted this in Miss la Motte singles in the gorgeous Miku colourway! #knitsky #knitting

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#fiberuarychallenge Day 21 My Now & then collage My Mom taught me to knit when I was about 8 years old, but I only started crafting consistently when I started my art degree. I favoured blankets, often waiting for my Mom's leftovers to make colourful granny square blankets. #knitting #knitsky

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